"Contrary to all expectations, Nikica Jelavic said that he did not want to play for SK Rapid, " he told the club's website.

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All this runs contrary to expectations that Mack, new to the job since June 30, would pursue an agenda similar to the one pressed by shareholders whose demands ultimately led to the ouster of former chief executive Philip Purcell in June.

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